Islamic Studies
This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive overview of the fundamental aspects of Islam, its beliefs, practices, history, and influence on society. It will further familiarize the students with a solid foundation in understanding Islam from an academic and cultural perspective. Through this course students will have an enhanced understanding of Islam’s multifaceted dimensions which will enable them to navigate complex discussions about Islam’s historical and contemporary role, fostering empathy, respect and informed dialogue.
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Course Objective:
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Objective 1 |
Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of Islamic foundation beliefs, practices, historical developments, spiritual values and ethical beliefs. |
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Objective 2 |
Understand basic concept of Islam (faith, pillars and systems etc.) and express their impact on society |
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Objective 3 |
Describe basic sources of Islamic law and their application in daily life. |
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Objective 4 |
Present Islam as complete code of life and demonstrate understanding of Islamic Ethics |
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Objective 5 |
Demonstrate the difference between religion, shahri’ah and fiqha |
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Objective 6 |
Identify and discuss contemporary issues being faced by the Muslim world including social challenges, gender role, and interfaith interactions. |
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Learning Outcome 1 |
Fundamental Islamic concepts |
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Learning Outcome 2 |
Islamic ethics |
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Learning Outcome 3 |
Islamic Architecture |
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Mid-term examination and Oral Presentations |
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Mid-term examination |
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Mid-term examination and Final group-work project |
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Final group-work project and Report writing |
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Final-term examination and Final group-work project |
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Class practice sessions |
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Class practice sessions, Final-term examination, and Report writing |
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Class practice sessions and Final-term examination |
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Class practice sessions and Final-term examination |
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Class practice sessions and final term-end presentation based on written report and group work assignment |
Course Calender:
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Week-1 |
Introduction to Islam and its core benefits. The Holy Quran (Introduction, Revolution and Compilation) |
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Week-2 |
Study of Selected text of the Holy Quran |
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Week-3 |
Hadith and sunnah (compilation, Classification and significance) |
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Week-4 |
Study of Selected text of the Hadith |
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Week-5 |
Key theological Concepts and themes (Tawhid, Prophethood, Akhirah) |
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Week-6 |
Islamic Jurisprudence |
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Week-7 |
Islamic Economics |
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Week-8 |
World Before Islam and Life of Prophet (PBUH) Before Prophethood |
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Week-9 |
Mid-term |
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Week-10 |
Life and Legacy of Holy Prophet (PBUH) After Prophethood |
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Week-11 |
Diverse roles of Holy Prophet (PBUH) |
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Week-12 |
Islamic History and Civilization |
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Week-13 |
Contribution of Islamic Scientists and Philosophers in shaping World civilization |
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Week-14 |
Social System of Islam |
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Week-15 |
Islam and the modern World |
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Week-16 |
Islamophobia and Political Islam |
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Week-17 |
Presentations |
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Final-term |